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online so you can complete them at your leisure – saving you time
waiting in our office and giving you time to carefully review our
policies and procedures. If you would like to complete the form before
arriving at our office, please click the link below to download the form
in PDF format. You may print out the form and bring it to your first
appointment.
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What can my child expect at his/her first visit in your office?
During their appointment, your child can relax with
the popular movies playing on televisions in the treatment rooms.
We feel parental involvement is extremely important.
Preparing your child for the first visit by reading recommended books,
playing pretend dentist and being positive about the dental experience
is very helpful.
At the end of each appointment, parents are invited to reward their child with words of praise for a job well done.
We enjoy establishing a trusting friendship with each
child and their parents. We teach parents that it's fun to converse
with their child using our gentle dental terminology.
Nutritional counseling is provided to parents that
will assist them with packing lunches and snacks for school. We also
help parents figure out what may be the cause of cavities for their
child and give them many ideas for preventing dental decay.
The first dental visit is the foundation of a growing
relationship between our dental office and your child. We feel it is
important that your child be allowed to become familiar with our office
environment and our team as soon as their teeth start to appear.
At the new patient appointment the dentist and the
team will spend quality time getting to know you and your child. We
teach your child to be comfortable with dentistry by explaining the
procedures and demonstrating the equipment in a fun and imaginative way.
A complete review of your child's medical health and
any special needs or concerns will be addressed. More complicated
procedures, such as fillings, should be done at a later visit after your
child has become familiar with the office.
Many parents want to know when their child's first
appointment should be scheduled. Dr. Pareja recommends a child's first
dental visit should be scheduled six months after the first tooth comes
in and no later than their first birthday.
 
We specialize in infant oral health exams and
parent education. Baby teeth are needed for proper chewing, learning to
talk, developing jaw muscles, and good self image. Healthy baby teeth
mean a better chance for healthy adult teeth.
Our office places great emphasis on preventive
measures. Cavities in baby or adult teeth may result in pain, swelling,
and infection. Children with pain cannot concentrate in the classroom,
may develop behavioral problems and are unable to eat properly. Without
the ability to eat normally, development of the body and brain may
suffer. Regular preventive visits every six months will minimize
cavities and other dental problems.
Parents may accompany their child to the treatment
area if they wish to do so, however, if your child is over the age of 3,
we recommend th
at you allow them to accompany our staff, by themselves, through the
dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children
overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so
please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative
behavior. This is normal and will soon diminish. Studies and
experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more
positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own
and in an open environment designed for children. |
